Author: Vincent Osuwo

Nigerians have reacted to a now-viral video of a prominent Nigerian businessman and entrepreneur, Alhaji Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun, popularly called IBD Dende. In the viral video, IBD Dende allegedly threatened to kill a customs officer over the seizure of his smuggled goods from the Benin Republic. In the video, the customs personnel can be heard saying, “What have I done? He is threatening to kill me.” Despite wielding guns, all the customs officers in the footage can be seen pacifying Dende. The video, which has stirred the irk of Nigerians, has Nigerians calling for IBD Dende’s arrest and prosecution. Reacting…

A prominent Nigerian businessman and entrepreneur known for his successful ventures in various sectors, Alhaji Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun, (IBD Dende) has allegedly threatened to kill a Customs officer. In a video making the rounds on social media on Friday, the displeased business magnet can be seen on rampage over the seizure of his allegedly smuggled goods from the Benin Republic into Nigeria. Describing the businessman as “the most notorious smuggler in the South West,”  Fisoyo Soyombo stated that “the officer he would have harmed had he not been restrained is an Assistant Superintendent of Customs.” In the video, the customs’…

Media personality Katherine Obiang has come under severe criticism over her comments about her father’s erection. The Cameroonian-Nigerian actress, on-air personality, and TV presenter, who initially worked as a television presenter for the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) on AM Express and also with Nigeria Info 99.3FM, recounted how she hugged her father in the morning and felt his erection. revealing her experience as a clingy child, Obiang stated that she immediately left the room and schooled herself on the need to avoid that particular closure with her father. Obiang made the remarks in the recent Jasiri show on News Central,…

The Nigerian government is demanding at least $10 billion in compensation from Binance amid a crackdown on the crypto exchange platform in a desperate attempt to save the value of the country’s currency. Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu’s special assistant on information and strategy, confirmed this in an interview with the BBC on Friday morning. The cryptocurrency exchange company  benefited significantly from its “illegal transactions” in Nigeria, while the country incurred massive losses, according to Mr. Onanuga in an interview on the BBC. Earlier on Friday, it was reported that the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) acknowledged that…

The Ogun State Command of the Nigerian Police has paraded 32-year-old Azeez, who confessed to being part of a ritualist gang specialising in killing women for money. Azeez’s arrest came after the State Command apprehended and paraded other gang members, including Moses Abidemi Awuraji, Oluwo Samuel Monday, Peter Oluwalolese, Jamiu Yusuf, Akinwunmi Ifatosin, Sheriff Agbai, and Osojieahen Alioneitouria. All were accused of the terrible act of murdering 35-year-old Sulaimon Adijat for money rituals using the ‘hookup’ app. Abiodun Alamutu, the State Commissioner of Police, said that ritualist, who had been eluding arrest, was apprehended on February 23 from his hideout.…

The House of Representatives, during a pliminary session on Thursday, branded the 2012 Steve Oronsaye Report as outdated and urged President Bola Tinubu to thoroughly evaluate it before implementing it. As a result, the House formed a 23-man committee, chaired by House Leader Julius Ihonvbere, to recommend suitable actions to alleviate the anticipated consequences of the Oronsaye Report assessment. The Federal Government revealed plans on Monday to implement the Oronsaye report, which suggests merging ministries, departments, and organisations to save governance costs. In 2012, President Goodluck Jonathan established the Presidential Committee on Rationalisation and Restructuring of the Federal Government’s Parastatals,…

The federal government has paid $120 million of the $1.3 billion owed to gas companies for the supply of gas to run gas-fired power facilities throughout the country. Nigeria is currently experiencing poor power supply since many providers of the product have restricted their supply, while others have stopped selling the commodity to power-generating companies due to the Gencos’ debts to gas-producing enterprises. Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power, recently acknowledged that the power generation crash and subsequent low supply since January were caused by providers of the commodity ceasing to deliver gas for electricity generation due to the sector’s…

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has stated that he is innocent of the doping allegations filed against him.  Pogba, who was banned from football for four years for a doping offense, stated yesterday that the “verdict is incorrect.” The former Manchester United player was provisionally suspended in September after a drug test found elevated levels of testosterone in his system. Speaking after the verdict, Pogba announced he would appeal the ruling in a bid to prove his innocence. He said, “I have today been informed of the Tribunale Nazionale Antidoping’s decision and believe that the verdict is incorrect. “I am sad,…

Omotayo Williams has described the recent Expatriate Employment Levy imposed by the Federal Government as a deliberate plan to stop Nigerians from seeking greener pastures outside the shores of Nigeria.  In a statement on his verified X account on Thursday, Omotayo alleged that “the ultimate plan is to force other countries to also impose a levy to employ” citizens of Nigeria. He noted that this will discourage “foreign employers from employing Nigerians, which will reduce the number of professionals getting opportunities.” Omotayo noted that while Seyi Tinubu, the son of the President, lives a lavish lifestyle, adorning billion-naira wristwatches, ordinary…

Nigerian musician Ahmed Ololade, popularly called Asake, has received backlash from Nigerians over the release of his brand-new music video. Despite being loved by many for his melodic tones and danceable songs, the release of his latest music video, titled ‘Only Me’, has earned the Grammy Award nominee backlash from Nigerians. Renowned for his hit songs, Asake, the Afrobeats Superstar is famous for his love for depicting Christianity in a ‘condescending’ manner. In the music video directed by TG. Omori, Asake, and some video vixens can be seen dressed in priestly regalia, spraying money, and speaking profanities while some others…